Tokyo by Night: Eat and Drink Like a Local
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WHEN
Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January
ADDRESS
, Yurakucho
COMPANY
Tokyo by Night: Eat and Drink Like a Local
Highlights
- Visit a confectionery shop and taste wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet
- Savor famous Tokyo flavors and dishes like a local
- Enjoy a drink of sake or a local beer
- Small Group tour size a maximum of 8 people.
Description
Tokyo’s vibrant food culture is legendary, and is one of the many reasons why people flock to the Japanese capital. On this 3.5-hour Tokyo food and culture tour you’ll join a local guide to dive into the city’s food scene, tasting some of the city’s best dishes. Get a truly local perspective as your local guide explains the history of the food you’re tasting and the places you visit, sharing personal experiences and food related family traditions and customs during the tour.
We’ll begin our tour taking a quick stroll through Depachika, the food section at the basement of the department store, where you can find a wide variety of foods, confectionery shops. and learn about the rich variety of traditional Japanese sweets (Wagashi) — and, best of all, choose one of Wagashi to try! Travel to Tsukishima to visit “Monja” Street, where “Monja-Yaki” is said to have originated, a type of Japanese pan-fried batter with various ingredients. We’ll travel back to Ginza by metro and head for Yakitori Alley, an area with many casual bar-style restaurants and the birthplace of yakitori, one of many Japanese people’s favourite appetisers.
As many businessmen and women do after 5pm, we’ll enjoy a drink of sake or a local beer, then sample yakitori at one of the many local restaurants, each with their own “tare” (sauce) mixed with their secret ingredients. Your tour ends here but don’t forget to ask for tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay. Fancy a cool local bar or a karaoke place? We’d be happy to recommend our favourites so that your night can continue.
Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Three local food tastings (skewered): yakitori, monja-yaki, and wagashi
Two local drinks (sake, beer, or soft drink)
Public transportation / 2 Subway Tickets
Important Information
- This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.
- You will be in a small group of a maximum of 8 people
- Travelers must be 12 and older to join this tour. The legal age for drinking alcohol is 20 in Japan. Customers under 20 will be served non-alcoholic drinks only
- This tour features visits to establishments that are not able to cater all dietary requirements. Unfortunately Vegetarian, Vegan, or Gluten Free options are not available on this tour.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund